The role of women in society is constantly questioned and for centuries women have struggled to find their place in a world that is predominantly male oriented. Literature provides the reader a window into the lives, thoughts, and actions of women. Ernest Hemmingway's "Hills like White Elephants", Steinbeck's "The Chrysanthemums", and James Joyce's "Eveline" each paint a picture of women who has failed to break away from their male companions. Elisa Allen is a lonely …showed first 75 words of 779 total…

…showed last 75 words of 779 total…do what he wants. Lastly Eveline is unable to leave her unhealthy home environment for a new life due to her promise of caring for her father. The three women know they have a choice, but they rather let these men take that away. These characters show the reader how women are portrayed in society. These women are not meant as role models rather their stories are told so that others will learn from them.